Tuesday, August 06, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 89:38-52
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 40 secs
How honest are you when you pray? Listen to this lesson to hear about a psalmist who expresses his frustration over what is happening and asks God if He’s going to keep His promises. He wonders why the nation is under divine discipline and points out that they are a reproach to God’s name. As he expresses his unhappiness, he petitions God to change the circumstances. See how he recovers and expresses once more his understanding of God’s Word. When we are in a situation like that, we need to remember to trust God and His promises, which can be hindered by our disobedience but are never cancelled.
Tuesday, September 03, 2019
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 8-10 & Psalm 60:1-12
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 8 mins 27 secs
In the Bible God makes many promises to believers. How are they to claim those promises for their own lives? Listen to this lesson to learn three steps that are necessary. Hear five summary points on the providence of God and its relationship to the course of history. See the role luck plays in our lives. Listen to a psalm of David as he questions God about why Israel lost some important battles and learn what God reveals He is going to do to Israel’s enemies as He reassures David that He always keeps His promises.
Thursday, March 26, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 61
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 55 secs
Health scares. Money woes. Anxiety attacks. A perfect storm of disaster hitting us. How is a Christian to handle these challenges? Listen to this lesson to hear a psalm of David as he starts out panicked and crying out to God in prayer. See the way he recovers as he puts his focus on what God has done for him in the past. Find out the need for closeness with God, learning His Word, and walking by means of the Holy Spirit. Thank God for all His blessings and remember that your future is assured.
Sunday, March 29, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 91
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 54 mins 45 secs
What do you depend on to keep you safe during a crisis? Listen to this lesson to learn that although Psalm 91 refers specifically to Jews under the covenants, it can be generally applied to all believers when they seek refuge in God. Find out if the word “pestilence” refers to a plague such as we are suffering today. Hear instances when God protected Old Testament saints. Remember that God is always our refuge when we have to go through all crises, but the outcome is in line with His plan and purpose for our lives.
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 64:1-10
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 57 mins 49 secs
How can we stop being afraid in times of disaster? Listen to this lesson to learn that trusting in God is always the solution to fear. Hear some of the attacks on David discussed in Psalm 64 and how his enemies are gloating. See that God is going to turn the tables on these wicked people. Find out the difference between making foolish decisions and wise decisions in times of danger and be ready to explain the hope and confidence you have to those around you who are falling apart.
Thursday, April 02, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 62
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 6 mins 52 secs
Are you calm in the midst of this pandemic that is causing havoc throughout the world? Listen to this message to learn how you can be relaxed and peaceful and strong in the midst of the death and economic disaster all around you. Hear many passages in the Old Testament where God is described as our Rock and Defender and what those terms mean to us. Understand that when we begin to feel overwhelmed by the bad news we are to turn our thinking to God and be confident in His plan for our lives.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: 2 Samuel 15:1-37 & Psalm 23:1-6
Series: 1st and 2nd Samuel (2015)
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 56 secs
Lambs and sheep are such cuddly creatures that most people love them. Listen to this lesson to learn six facts that show that sheep are helpless, stupid animals who cannot survive without a shepherd and that throughout the Bible believers are called sheep. Find that that God is our Shepherd on whom we must constantly depend for protection and provision. Hear an in-depth study of Psalm 23 where it describes the wonderful ways that God cares for us so we never lack anything we need and need never fear any danger.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 62:3-12
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 4 mins 57 secs
What is the solution to our current crisis with this virus or for all other crises? Listen to this lesson to learn that the only solution is God. Find out that we don’t need to depend on God plus our jobs, or God plus our bank accounts, or God plus the government. Hear about a time in David’s life in Psalm 62 when he was surrounded by conspirators trying to take him down and see how he weathered his crisis. When you are facing trouble, look ahead and realize that it will end and if we trust in God we will emerge stronger spiritually.
Thursday, April 23, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 62:3-12
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 2 mins 3 secs
Confident, strong, and content or fearful, angry, and panicked? Which describes you? Listen to this lesson to learn that you have two options you must choose between based on whether you live God’s way or the Devil’s way. Find out why you can’t depend on your own strength but how you can walk by means of the Holy Spirit. Learn about the first four of the spiritual skills that can be developed in your life by studying and memorizing God’s Word. Always keep in mind that God is in control and has a perfect plan that is working out for our benefit and we need to trust in Him.
Thursday, April 30, 2020
by Robert Dean
Passage: Psalm 62:3-12
Series: God’s Protection in Any Crisis
Duration: 1 hr 9 mins 45 secs
What determines who will be successful in the Christian life? Listen to this lesson to learn that it depends on the decisions we make and in learning spiritual skills that will guide our decisions. Continue studying these ten skills beginning with where we left off, doctrinal orientation, which is studying all realms of God’s Word. Begin to realize our eternal destiny and find out how we can measure our love for God. Learn that it is possible to love even unlovable people. See that the focus of our life should be the Lord Jesus Christ. As we master these skills learn that we will then have a life of stability, true happiness, and contentment.
